In an environment where disruption is the norm rather than the exception, businesses must have

the ability and the skills to turn changes into opportunities before their competitors do. New

technologies and new methods appear almost every day and it is key to be the first to understand

how these can be applied in the processes in order to drive better performances.

Deloitte’s Center for the Edge understands that and works based on this assumption. This special

Deloitte’s service conducts original research across industries and develops substantive

perspectives for new corporate growth to help senior executives and key leaders to make sense

of and profit from emerging opportunities on the edges of business and technology.

In May, Maarten Oonk from the Deloitte’s Center for the Edge will be in Porto to give participants a

better understanding of the fundamental changes shaping the world, especially the ones related

to exponential technologies and how these can contribute to the development of emerging

business models. (www2.deloitte.com) Leandro de Melo, CTCP General Manager stated: “The UITIC Congress will be a unique opportunity for the footwear industry to show its technological leadership. Hundreds of participants already registered to attend the technical sessions and to visit some of the most advanced footwear factories in Portugal”.

Mr. Melo continued: “Nowadays Porto is an important meeting point for international players who

can find in Portugal partners with high level manufacturing skills, able to quickly respond to the

market’s needs and with strong in-house departments focused on the development of products”.

The 20th UITIC Congress – From Fashion to Factory: A New Technological Age

The UITIC Executive Committee, APICCAPS and CTCP will organise the 20th edition of the UITIC

Congress, to take place in Porto from the 16th to the 18th of May 2018, at the Sheraton Hotel and

including visits to some of the leading Portuguese companies. Two extra days are reserved for